'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens

In a scathing statement, Micheál Martin disputed “commentary of the past week”, which he described as “extremely disappointing, selective and inaccurate”.

Mr Gavin withrew from the election in October after failing to inform the party about a previous dispute with a tenant. He had failed to repay the tenant rent overpayments worth €3,300 in 2008.

Fianna Fáil TDs have accused party leader Micheál Martin of being 'rattled' as the row over the party's presidential election review deepens.

In a scathing statement on Monday evening, the Taoiseach disputed “commentary of the past week”, which he described as “extremely disappointing, selective and inaccurate”.